IEEE 2017 JAVA PROJECTS

NETWORK SECURITY:

DEFINITION

WHAT IS NETWORK?

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Network Security consists of the provisions and policies adopted by a network administrator to prevent and monitor unauthorized access, misuse, notification or a denial of a computer network and its resources. It also includes the authorization of access to data in a network.

Introduction

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It is generally enforced by assigning a User ID and Password for the users and potential users ought to register themselves for the same.

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It not only protects the network but also oversees operation being done.

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It can also be said as a special field in computer networking that cares about the computer network and its infrastructure.

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It is modelled to protect the usability, reliability, integrity and safety of the network and data.

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A well modelled network security scheme targets a variety of threats and potential threats. It stops them from entering the network.

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It is generally handled by the network administrator.

Block Diagram

Threats

The very familiar and most common network security threats include

Viruses, worms and Trojans

Spyware, Adware

Zero-hour attacks

Hacker attacks

Denial of service attacks

Data interception theft

Identity theft

Tools:

Antivirus or Antispyware

Firewall

Intrusion Prevention System

Virtual Private Network

Attacks:

There are several types of attacks that are currently used by the intruders / attackers / hackers to breach the security in networks.